Our memories(in India)about the Cannes film festival has got too much to do with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Criticism did come her way,regarding her choice of attires.But we saw only praise as the yrs passed.She went on to become one of the most famous faces there.

Her tryst with Cannes began when her movie Devdas was screened at the festival.And the very next year,she went on to become the first ever Indian actor to be chosen as a part of the prestigious jury in 2003.And The most beautiful woman in the world has been gracefully adorning the carpet,every year,as a part of the L'Oreal Dream Team and owing to the screening of many of her films.

Its been eleven yrs and we will see her for the 12th consecutive year.

Here is a collection of Aishwarya's splendid red carpet appearances over the years :

2012 was particularly a crucial year!The year where her weight gain sparked huge debates nationally and internationally.And was even gratuitously bashed for it.People impatiently waited to see what she takes to the carpet.But she silenced the critics just by the sheet confidence and matchless grace she has always been associated with.

Though her Abu-Sandeep attire didn't meet with a very great response.She still managed to look STUNNING in a not-so-flattering sari.

Aishwarya Rai has been specially invited by the french government,this year.And reportedly,will be there at Cannes from the 18th of May to 23rd of May.She will be attending the AMfar Gala and will be a guest for a special evening dedicated to 100 yrs of Cinema among other appearances.

I just realized, Ash used to wear pretty revealing gowns back then. I mean the cleavage show and all, especially the white gown where little is left to the imagination. Sonam, Freida, Viday, even Deepika didn't reveal as much in Cannes. But then, Mallika surpassed them all :)

Aside from the Neeta Lulla and Abu-Sandeep monstrosities, the rest of her outfits are beautiful. She knows how to carry a gown like nobody's business. And of course, that face! Even if she wore a plain saree with no jewelry or flashy stuff, she'd look beyond amazing.

Seeing all those anti-Abu Jani comments (including my own) made me think, maybe because the designers are close to the Bachchans, Ash is under pressure to wear their hideous stuff? Lol, I imagine it as a typical saas-bahu saga, with Aishwarya as the dutiful, self-suffering daughter-in-law.

I have never posted on this forum and I am not even an Aish fan or any other Actors fan.But she does look stunning in all her appearances.And Sonam did look great but you cannot compare apples with oranges.She looks divine.I have met her in person while she was in Miami accompanying her hubby dearest.Just met her at a red light and she was so down to earth.I couldnot believe my eyes that she was right there in front of me.Beautiful lady !!

yeah thanks to loreal and its arrangements lets not forget the money her PR wasted so far but still nothing ...sigh! anyway still nice to see an indian in cannes even though its just for modelling and repeating same cliche over the years

say what you want people.. this girl is a looker! and she knows how to work the carpet.. that grace and elegance is a rare commodity.
my fave looks are:
the black gown with see through lace on the midriff
the blue gown with the snake design neck piece
the green strapless number with a pony tail
the nude peplum one shoulder look
and the Sabya saree...

I agree with the people who said NO Abu- Sandeep please! I really don't like their designs and they are not good enough for Ash! Ash is the Queen when it comes to Cannes, she is the only Indian star people there go crazy for and the only Bollywood star people in U.S write about and how gorgeous she looked and how she attended Cannes etc!

I remember how much flak she received for the Neeta Lulla outfits.. it was kinda sad, because few haters acknowledged what she had achieved by bringing Indian cinema to the world stage in such a grand manner. It was phenomenal! Ask any Westerner about bollywood, and they'd say "Aishwarya Rai."

She was the pioneer.. and had nobody else's mistakes to learn from. I'm not saying that she was the first in Cannes (yes, amazing people like Shabana Azmi had also been to Cannes), but she was the first to be thrust in the glamorous red carpet world of Cannes.

And she's definitely stepped it up since, so more power to her!!

My favorite looks are the first black gown, the white gown where she sports her hair in an up-do (Cinderella-esque), the Sabyasachi saree, and last year's blue Elie Saab.

Aishwarya rai Bachchan is one of those few beautiful women in this world who look breathtakingly beautiful even in rags. Agreed she wore disastrous clothes in the beginning of her Cannes career but she still looked stunning. In fact she is so perfect looking that bad clothes make her look more human and endearing. This year too good or bad outfits don't matter much. She'll shine , overpower and mesmerize all with her killer looks , grace and charm ...as usual:):):)

Aishwarya made a great move by deciding to walk later!Now she can come with the BEST(hopefully)
Go Ash!She is an ICON!
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That decision is up to L'Oreal not her.

@Thu, 2013-05-16 11:51 — Anonymous rEALLY?She walked the first day/opening day for 11 yrs..She was busy with Longines and other shoots!So she decided to come later.The french media adores her!!They call her the Princess of Cannes!

How can one woman's face be blessed with all the perfect features we typically regard as beautiful! Some women have the nice eyes, but some defect somewhere else, some have the lips but nose may not suit etc. etc. This is not a put down of such women - I am one of them and we are all good looking. But just look at Aishwarya Rai - she's something else! High, arched eyebrows - check, smooth, blemish-free skin - check, big, beautiful eyes - check, full, well-shaped lips - check, slender, narrow nose - check, gorgeous, thick mane - check. Add to it decent height and a curvy figure. What a beauty! No comparison with any one else.

ash fans are so funny they cant get it over her days are over. if she was queen of cannes why wasnt she invited to attend day 1, day 2 and who knows how many days more she wasnt invited for? get over ur self ppl and move on someone else took over. she look like trash in all the outfits, not to mention that white one where she expose too much.
must be she was trying to get some hollywood movie lol desparate cow

She used to look slick and smart in her earlier appearances. Cheeky smile, very confident. Nothing lasts for ever. She looks more serious now, less giggly. The lilac gown onwards major change, appearance and attitude wise.

her face is gorgeous, but the outfits have been hit-and-miss for her over the years.

for me, she looked best in the 3rd pic from below i.e. when she was pregnant i think - wearing the white/blue asymmetrical and the peachy peplum one-shoulder gowns.
the pink-black-white floral gown and the ruffled black strapless ones are also good, but not great.
the first one from the devdas premiere, in the yellow sari, is great but over-accessorized.
the other pic she is wearing the sleeveless green blouse with the sari and her hair pulled back into a low bun, she is looking beautiful and understated.

the rest are all "meh" if not downright awful, in styling or outfit, and some cases both.

LOVED this post Oxygen!! Aishwarya's Cannes Red Carpet looks are a treasure for us Indians. She's the only Global representative we have in the entertainment business and Boy she makes us Proud each time she represents India and Indians. Love you Aishwarya! I'm sure you'll nail it this time as well.

12 years!! wow!! Aish baby, you make me so proud.God bless you always.
I love 2009 and 2011 the most.2012 worked because of her impeccable self confidence. I hope she wows me this year. can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!